'Gorgeous, beautiful site': Opposition mounts against Westmere helipad plan
Waiheke Island, with 64 helipads, is a lesson for Auckland, says Julie Stout.
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Kiwi Kara-France confirmed for UFC title shot
Kara-France has spent most of 2025 preparing for his shot. In late June, he'll get it.
'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyer
His actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.
Watch - 'Small change': Lamborghini-driving security boss fined $1000, banned from hiring migrants
Four workers claimed they paid between $10,000 and $50,000 cash for visas to work in NZ.
Fast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn
'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff
'Horrific': Dog owner sentenced after pets' 'near-fatal' attack on 2yo boy
'The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific.'
McDonald's offers free burgers to all Brads after Brad Pitt's Kūmeu visit
Anyone named Brad registered on restaurant's app is eligible until midnight this Sunday.
On The Up: The Northland charity saving sports gear
ReSport Charitable Trust is celebrating two years with a sports memorabilia auction.
Inside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are rising
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets
The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.
'Leave it alone': Asbestos warning for Auckland beachgoers
The asbestos pieces, 5-10cm in size, are likely from historical construction waste.
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Teen accused of murdering US student at Auckland bus stop pleads not guilty
Not guilty pleas were entered through lawyers.
Vector hires advisers for strategic review of fibre business
Auckland's Vector has appointed Barrenjoey to review its fibre business,
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.
'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redacted
Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.
Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues
Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.
Promising pair representing Autridge in sentimental contest
Stephen Autridge will present Afterglo and Miriam in the Toby Autridge Memorial.
‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise
The mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings.
New mobile phone plan for kids: Spark's move a 'great step' but will it protect children?
It comes after PM Luxon said Cabinet would consider banning social media for under-16s.
'Fans will be fans': Ioane on joining Leinster amid Irish rivalry
All Blacks centre well aware he won't be an instant fan favourite in Ireland.
'Significant cost': Cyber attacks cost Kiwis $1.6b last year
More than half of Kiwis were targeted in the final six months of 2024.
The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted
Christopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.
Gisborne advances plan for Regional Response Team in emergencies
The council says the team will cost less than $10 per property per year for ratepayers.
NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules
The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.
The complex battle against misinformation in NZ vaccination efforts
Childhood immunisation rates in NZ have reached a three-year high of 80.2%.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b project
Some works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.
'Can’t communicate with them': Kids with behavioural issues 'swamping classrooms'
Screen time and Covid are blamed for rising behavioural issues in schools.
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IT manager claims sacking unlawful - One NZ says redundancy process was followed.
Mark Peterson: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growth
Councils are more than just rubbish, roads and rates. They play a more important role.
The hunt for equity: 'Euphoria' at Tainui deal
Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.
Jim McElwain: Realise assets to fund more infrastructure
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